primula
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of primula
1745–55; < Medieval Latin prīmula, short for prīmula vēris, literally, first (flower) of spring. See prime, -ule
Example Sentences
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“It stopped the mother’s suffering,” said Peter Giannakos, who has owned the Primula Cafe and Restaurant on the town’s main street for 25 years.
From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2018
David Niven, Scottish-born cinemactor and soldier of fortune now serving in a London Rifle brigade; and Primula Rollo, daughter of an R. A. F. officer; in Huish, England.
From Time Magazine Archive
To David Niven, 35, Scottish-born cinemactor, lately a British Army lieutenant colonel; and Primula Rollo .
From Time Magazine Archive
"At first only as adjunct professor," added Primula; "but the full professorship will follow soon."
From Problematic Characters A Novel by Spielhagen, Friedrich
The best known is the Primula sikkimensis, which grows well in England and resembles a gigantic cowslip.
From The Heart of Nature or, The Quest for Natural Beauty by Younghusband, Francis Edward, Sir
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